Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 6-12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8-12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Small light green capsule |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |